{"id":2895,"date":"2021-07-09T09:36:18","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T09:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petroc.ac.uk\/life-at-petroc\/advice-guidance\/choosing-the-right-course\/"},"modified":"2023-11-30T12:40:38","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T12:40:38","slug":"choosing-the-right-course-for-you","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.petroc.ac.uk\/life-at-petroc\/advice-guidance\/choosing-the-right-course-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Course"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\tChoosing the right course\n\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petroc.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Advice_Guidance_Choosing_The_Right_Course-1280x480.jpg\" alt=\"Which way to go road sign\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"360\" width=\"960\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<p>With a wide range of courses at all levels and for all industries, deciding on the right course can sometimes feel a little overwhelming! But don&#8217;t worry &#8211; we have all the information you need to help you make an informed decision\u00a0when choosing the right course or qualification for <em>you<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at the information below, and don&#8217;t forget, our friendly Advice &amp; Guidance Team has a wealth of knowledge to help you choose the right programme to help you excel in your chosen field; just give them a ring, drop them an email, or pop in and see them on campus.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a pupil in Year 10 and 11 and aren&#8217;t sure which course to take, why not visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/petroc.ac.uk\/helping-with-choices\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Post-16 Choices website<\/strong><\/a> which will take you step-by-step through the options available to you.<\/p>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petroc.ac.uk\/life-at-petroc\/advice-guidance\/choosing-the-right-course-for-you\/types-of-qualifications\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Go to https:\/\/www.petroc.ac.uk\/life-at-petroc\/advice-guidance\/choosing-the-right-course-for-you\/types-of-qualifications\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<h4>types of qualifications<\/h4><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petroc.ac.uk\/life-at-petroc\/advice-guidance\/choosing-the-right-course-for-you\/course-levels-explained\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Go to https:\/\/www.petroc.ac.uk\/life-at-petroc\/advice-guidance\/choosing-the-right-course-for-you\/course-levels-explained\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<h4>Course levels explained<\/h4><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petroc.ac.uk\/life-at-petroc\/advice-guidance\/choosing-the-right-course-for-you\/entry-requirements\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Go to https:\/\/www.petroc.ac.uk\/life-at-petroc\/advice-guidance\/choosing-the-right-course-for-you\/entry-requirements\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<h4>Entry requirements<\/h4><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petroc.ac.uk\/life-at-petroc\/advice-guidance\/choosing-the-right-course-for-you\/guide-to-applying\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Go to https:\/\/www.petroc.ac.uk\/life-at-petroc\/advice-guidance\/choosing-the-right-course-for-you\/guide-to-applying\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<h4>Guide to applying<\/h4><\/li>\t<\/ul>\n\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\tNeed further assistance?\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Please get in touch with the Advice &amp; Guidance Centre:<\/p>\n<strong>North Devon<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:01271 852422\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">01271 852422<\/a>\n<strong>Tiverton<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:01884 235345\">01884 235345 <\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.petroc.ac.uk\/course-search\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSEARCH FOR A COURSE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h4>\n\t\tLatest news\n\t<\/h4>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right course With a wide range of courses at all levels and for all industries, deciding on the right course can sometimes feel a little overwhelming! 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